

Sorting Noise on Pitch Decks at Duke Corporate Education
Join a curated group of investors for an in-person session on how to run effective early-stage diligence on AI startups — what questions are acceptable, how to interpret traction, and how to tailor a due diligence approach for each company and a night of networking!
Agenda: 6pm to 6:45pm Registration and Networking
6:45 to 7:15 pm Fireside Chat: Speakers
Anthony Rose (CEO & Co-founder, SeedLegals) Serial tech entrepreneur now powering the legal infrastructure for nearly half of all new UK startups in the UK, helping founders close over £2B in investment. Anthony will show how to verify stats, the pitch deck, and the data room — separating substance from polish.
Gan Zhang (Product Management Leader & Emerging Fund Manager) Product leader turned investor, who has selected two portfolio companies 5x in revenue in a year as an angel investor leveraging product management principles. Gan will share how to analyze traction, navigate startup norms, and design a customized diligence process for each company.
Media Partner: https://www.linkedin.com/company/futrproofventure/
7:15pm to 8:30pm Networking and Q&A